Greeks believed earthquakes were caused by Titans trying to break out of the underground prison created for them by Zeus. People don't believe that.
Polynesians believed rainwater was the tears of the god of the heavens, heartbroken at being separated from his beloved, the goddess of the earth. People don't believe that.
So why do people believe in Moses turning sticks into snakes, or a virgin giving birth to a demigod who could raise the dead, or Muhammad flying from Mecca to Jerusalem mounted on a flying horse?
2007-08-21 21:40:23 · 10 answers · asked by M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
they all seem to be on the same level of acceptance to me
2007-08-21 21:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by greenman Nate 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People believed in Moses turning sticks into snakes, or a virgin giving birth to God made flesh who could raise the dead, because they saw Moses turning sticks into snakes and they saw Jesus raise the dead as well as defeat death himself.
You would have to ask the other religions if anyone is recorded as being a witness to the events they claim.
2007-08-21 21:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by jeffd_57 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We believe that and also believe that when these elephants are tired they turn sides and cause earthquake. Now population has increased and because of excessive weight they are turning frequently. Earthquake in Kashmir, Tsunami and recent Peru earthquakes. Let hindus increase their number up to ten or more so that the world become more safe.
2007-08-21 21:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very hard to break blindFaith.
Though I donnow where is written "Hindus believe the world is carried on the backs of eight elephants". Coz there is only hindus whose assumptions are more closer to scientific facts
2007-08-21 21:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by Amit B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever heard of a metaphor?
If I took everything literally, my faith would be a very scary thing to carry around with me....
Think about the big concepts... like reincarnation... everyone sees this process a little bit differently but millions of people agree that it happens... so they need a simple, descriptive metaphor (or mental picture) to describe it to their children and people of other faiths and languages.
2007-08-21 21:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it requires there must exist a powerful caste system in which only an elect few gain a first class education. the masses are easy to keep under control and productive that way. the priests, rabbis and mullahs all know better.
2007-08-21 21:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe a poor Jewish man has the power to change the world and knows the way to the afterlife. He comforts me, makes me happy, makes me think about my fellow man. I don't care how he was born, I am just glad that he was.
2007-08-21 21:56:44 · answer #7 · answered by Heart of man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You keep reposting the same question. Are you looking for an answer or are simply trolling?
2007-08-21 21:53:37 · answer #8 · answered by Mutations Killed Darwin Fish 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
people don't believe that either where I live.
2007-08-21 21:48:27 · answer #9 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-21 22:05:48 · answer #10 · answered by Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋